Manager, People & Organisation | Emirati Talent

Role Summary

Role Profile

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute People & Organisation strategies that support business objectives, organizational effectiveness, and cultural transformation.
• Act as a trusted advisor on employee lifecycle matters, policies, procedures, and organizational changes, ensuring consistent application of P&O frameworks.
• Support talent and performance management processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development, and identification of high-potential employees.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and ensure effective execution of key people processes such as performance reviews, talent assessments, and salary planning.
• Analyze workforce data, headcount trends, and organizational requirements to provide insights and recommendations that support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruitment, onboarding, integration, and exit management activities while enhancing the employee experience.
• Lead workforce transition initiatives by managing project plans, governance, compliance requirements, employee communications, and change management activities.
• Support Emiratization objectives by attracting, developing, and retaining Emirati talent, while monitoring progress, compliance, and key people-related performance indicators.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities, including accountability, strategic thinking, decision-making, trust building, resilience, talent development, customer focus, innovation, and change leadership.
• Possesses strong business acumen with the ability to leverage data, AI, and digital tools to support people and business decisions.
• Experienced in program and project management, including policy implementation, governance, and delivery of complex people initiatives.
• Brings a minimum of 8+ years of experience across Human Resources / People & Organisation functions, with significant exposure to Business Partnering roles supporting diverse business areas.
• Has experience working within a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment and contributing to large-scale HR transformation, transition, and change management projects.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with strong knowledge of UAE labor laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.